How to Have the Best Day Ever: Live Like the Oldest People on Earth

The oldest known living person, Misao Okawa, died on Wednesday in Osaka, Japan at the age of 117. At her most recent birthday party, surrounded by relatives and members of the local media, she was asked the question that springs to every journalist’s lips when in the presence of someone who’s stayed alive for a really long time: What’s the secret?

While Okawa’s tips—plenty of sleep and mackerel sushi—might not be a comprehensive guide, the many interviews with the record-settingly old together provide a pretty sound roadmap to living your best life. Here is a suggested schedule for enjoying one glorious day, from the people who’ve done it better than anyone else: